The Heike story : a modern translation of the classic Japanese tale of love and war
ISBN: | 9784805310441, 4805310448 |
OCLC Number: | 663773410 |
Material Type: | Fiction |
Document Type: | Book |
Author: | Eiji Yoshikawa |
Translator: | Fuki Wooyenaka Uramatsu |
Language: | en |
Publisher: | Tuttle, 1956, 2011; Knopf, 1956 |
Publication Place: | Rutland, VT; New York |
Japanese Copyright Year: | 1950 |
English Publication Date: | 1956 |
Notes: | Japanese title: Shin Heike monogatari. Foreword by Davinder Bhowmik. |
Abstract: | The Heike Story is a modern translation of a Japanese classic. Its exotic atmosphere, narrative power, pageantry and poetry will enthrall readers and provide an entertaining introduction to an important source of Japanese culture. This new edition features a foreword by Dr. Davinder Bhowmik that introduces this celebrated author and book to modern readers. |
Subjects: | Eiji Yoshikawa, Translations into English Heike monogatari, Translations into English Japan, History, Gempei Wars Taira family, Fiction |